Introduction - Information on asthma from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources.... more

Symptoms of asthma - The symptoms of asthma may occur for no obvious reason. They may include: feeling breathless (you may gasp for breath), a tight chest (like a band... more

Causes of asthma - There is no single known cause of asthma, but there are several factors that may contribute to the condition. Contributory factors include a genetic... more

Diagnosing asthma - Your GP will normally be able to diagnose asthma by asking you about your symptoms, examining your chest and listening to your breathing. They will want to know... more

Treating asthma - The aim of treatment is to get your asthma under control and keep it that way. Everyone with asthma should be able to lead a full and unrestricted life. ... more

Living with asthma - Your asthma may get better or worse at different times. There may be periods of time when you have asthma symptoms, but in between you may be ... more

'My asthma nearly killed me' - Olwen Fish, aged 69 from Waterhead, Oldham, has suffered from asthma since 1950. She feels lucky to have survived to see the huge increase in effective... more

'I had to learn to live life in a different way' - Fifty-six-year-old mother of three, Rosemary Matthews, first experienced asthma during her teens“My first asthma attack happened when I was a teenager. I was... more

'I walked back to happiness' - For 49-year-old Shamim Arshad, a retired civil servant from Newcastle, walking has been a lifesaver“Six years ago, a big asthma attack landed me in hospital... more

See what the doctor sees with Map of Medicine - See what your doctor sees, find out what is happening with your Asthma treatment and what the next steps might be.... more